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City of Armadale - History House > Records

COVER, RAIN - P.M.G. POSTMAN'S CAP

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Overview

A waterproof cap that fits over the top part of the PostMaster-General (PMG) officer's cap.

Historical information

Charles Cook married Alice Powell, Brian's mother. Charles was the postman out of Armadale post office, from the end of World War II to 1974. When he rode his bike around he would blow his wistle outside of a home to let the residents know there was post for them. He did this for the last time in 1974. He and Alice lived on Tudor road.

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Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.30B

Item type

Costumes

Material

Plastic

Statement of significance

Part of the uniform for the postman who would deliver mail to the intended recipient.

The cover was to protect the cap from water damage while the wearer was on duty.

Last modified

Thursday, 2 July, 2026

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